Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2017

Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The letter “N” denotes engines that are fueled by natural gas. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 28, 2016

Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

Fontaine will offer application engineering, integration, and installation of eNow’s proprietary renewable Rayfrigeration eTRU technology on refrigerated trailers from all manufacturers. In addition to environmental benefits, using eTRU technology reduces fuel and maintenance costs.

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JULY 26, 2023

When Peter Gracey first realized he was gay, admitting it could have cost the engineer his job. Since coming out in 2009 at the age of 44, he has dedicated himself to setting up support networks to help LGBTQ+ engineers find their voice. You can apply the basic principles of being an engineer to any form of engineering,” he says. “You

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2017

and L9 engine platforms are compatible with 100% renewable diesel fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification (paraffinic diesel fuel from synthesis or hydrotreatment). Paraffinic diesel fuels can be used as a 100% substitute for standard EN 590 or ASTM D975 Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) without requiring any change to the Cummins engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2016

liter midrange, factory-built natural gas engine is now fully available as a production engine for shuttle bus, medium duty truck, and vocational applications in North America. As previously announced, the engine has been available for school bus applications since May 2016 from Thomas Built Buses. Cummins Westport’s ISB6.7

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

Among other enhancements, buses will be equipped with Cummins-Westport Near-Zero engines and fueled by Renewable Natural Gas, to further reduce NO x vehicle emissions by more than 90% by December 2018. Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2019

The solution aims to deliver the same performance as a conventional aircraft engine, and much lower operating costs. It will also be more economical than conventional turbine engines, or even the battery-based systems, on the total cost basis. This model emulates engine leasing options already popular in the aviation market.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2015

liter MidRange, factory-built, dedicated natural gas engine ( earlier post ), to the Type C School bus market at the North American School Bus Show – STN Expo Conference and Trade Show in Reno, Nevada. G natural gas engine is based on the Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine platform. g/bhp-hr particulate matter (PM), and 2017 U.S.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2015

CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2016

The LNG Propulsion system comprises one eight cylinder Bergen C26:33 natural gas engine rated at 2160kW; Promas combined rudder and propeller system; one tunnel thruster in the bow and one in the aft; and a Rolls-Royce automation and DP system. This means the main engine also generates electricity for the ship.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L 4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. liter internal combustion engine (ICE) served as the genset engine. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2019

The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well as eliminate emissions. In 2017, Cummins announced its commitment to invest $500 million in electrification across many applications, markets and regions over a period of three years.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2016

XLP ship-thru deliveries to fleet customers will begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, said Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids’ co-founder and chief operating officer. SDG&E, as one example, signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase up to 110 of the plug-in electric hybrid truck systems between 2017 and 2020 to upgrade SDG&E’s fleet vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The pickup will be launched in late 2017 in Europe under the name Mercedes-Benz X-Class. Ladder-type frame, high-torque six-cylinder engine, and permanent all-wheel drive are compulsory for us. The high-torque engine will provide high driving dynamics on the road and off the road.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

New Flyer Connect is New Flyer’s cloud-based telematics technology that communicates real-time GPS and analytic data to optimize bus performance, driver efficiency, safety, and preventative maintenance.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L Diess said that the brand will introduce more than 10 new models and major updates in 2017. The new Golf initially sees the debut of the new turbocharged gasoline engine EA211 “1.5 By 2020, the full line-up will be renewed.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2017

Andrews in the UK has developed a new, more thermally robust catalyst for NO x aftertreatment systems for diesel engines. This prohibits closer placement of the catalyst to the engine, requiring an aggressive warm-up with extra fuel burning during the cold-start. Wright, P. and Hong, S.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Ecology, a transportation and logistics company in California, has switched its fleet of more than 600 trucks to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel and is reporting cleaner fuel filters, fewer maintenance problems and reductions in tailpipe emissions. million tonnes of CO 2 in 2017.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. What government policies may be most impactful for lowering EV costs?

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123 Systems has secured production contracts for the company’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ) with three leading European automakers, including McLaren Automotive for the MP4-12C and a major German OEM that will use the battery in a 2013 model year passenger vehicle. billion market for energy storage devices. Reduced Weight.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Compared to conventional diesel, Enidiesel+ features a renewable component that reduces polluting emissions by up to 40%, consumption by about 4% and engine maintenance costs. These metrics be monitored by both companies in collaboration with the Institute for Engines (Istituto Motori) at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

SoCalGas is working in partnership with the truck’s owner, Rush Truck Centers, the only company with a 12-liter near-zero natural gas truck equipped with a Cummins Westport ISX12N engine ( earlier post ) and Momentum Fuel system available for rent in Southern California. g/bhp-hr) since 2001. g/bhp-hr optional standard.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2016

liter LP propane engine. Purpose-built for the school bus industry, the CE Series with PSI propane engine is designed to provide diesel-like performance with higher torque at lower engine speeds. Minimal revving reduces engine wear, oil usage and maintenance, while increasing durability and efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

KOHLER has introduced a new global emissions platform for its award winning KOHLER Direct Injection (KDI) diesel engine line. In the United States, the Tier 4 Final KOHLER KDI engines do not require a DPF. Kohler has manufactured engines for more than 90 years.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The aim is to complete the transaction during the first quarter of 2017. The plant has not been in production since January 2015, and it will enter into pre-treatment and storage use after maintenance work during the second half of 2017. The purchase price will not be disclosed.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The new energy storage solution will improve engine efficiency, generate fuel savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Viking Princess completed sea trials and the system was handed over to customer Eidesvik Offshore on 9 October 2017.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

In addition to the design, Wärtsilä will also supply an integrated solution comprising a 10-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 main engine, auxiliary engines, propulsion machinery, the propulsion remote control system, and the electrical & automation system. The order was recorded in Wärtsilä’s order book in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2018

Testing will include off-road evaluation to address durability, battery capacity, technical integration, engineering and any items found during on-road testing. —Carlton Rose, president, global fleet maintenance and engineering for UPS. UPS believes in the future of commercial electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2017

XL Hybrids’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) upfit solution ( earlier post ) will roll out on Ford F-150 pickup trucks beginning fourth quarter 2017. EcoBoost engine and Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology. EcoBoost engine and the new 3.3L base engine, both featuring Ford’s Auto Stop-Start technology.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2016

GE Aviation has announced eight new factories in eight years to respond to record engine orders. By year’s end, GE and CFM International (the 50/50 joint company of GE and Safran) will have more than 15,000 commercial engines on back order. Investment in the aviation industry over the past decade has been remarkable.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Substantial improvements could be made to truck efficiency through a variety of existing and emerging technologies, including engine improvements, transmission enhancements, better aerodynamics and changes in systems and logistics. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) was engaged to perform the vehicle and engine simulation modeling.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The Cummins driveline solution eliminates need for a transmission on a terminal tractor, simplifying the overall system and reducing maintenance needs. In 2017, Cummins announced its commitment to invest $500 million in electrification across many applications, markets and regions over a period of three years. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2017

The testing began in Q1 2017 with ZAF passing the manufacturer’s rigid battery performance testing requirements and is currently in field tests that will end in the third quarter of 2017. The NiZn battery also reduces life cycle maintenance costs by 50% due to idle reduction. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

In September 2017, ULEMCo reported completing the first hydrogen fuel conversion for a UK commercial waste company. Dual Fuel switch and unique H2ICED engine control unit. Maintenance and service package. We have demonstrated how ULEMCo technology can be applied to many different vehicles, with practical and measurable benefits.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Because the XL plug-in hybrid electric system works in parallel with the factory gas-powered engine, fleets will not need to be concerned over vehicle range, performance or infrastructure requirements, and XL’s Ford eQVM certification ensures that all standard OEM warranties on the vehicle will remain intact.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017. We demonstrated the effectiveness of natural gas vehicles and fuel in 2017 by using 77 million total gallon equivalents in our ground fleet.

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